2005 American Handgunner Raffle Luger

Thor · 11-29-2004, 07:45 PM

Neil, was kind enough to send me some pics, will post them tonight along with raffle ticket information. IF you click on the thumbnails you get a HUGE picture. Contact Jim Stroh, Alpha Precision, 3238 Della Station Road, Comer, GA, 30629 for raffle tickets. 950 printed at $20 each.
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BrianPowley · 11-30-2004, 08:33 AM

Thor,
Those Pictures of the 2005 Gun of the Year are just awesome! It's hard to imagine that I had anything to do with it.

Dok · 11-30-2004, 09:49 AM

I am truly humbled to have my work in the midst of such craftsmen. It is also wonderful to see how well represented the Luger Forum is on this project.

Dok (aka Les Center)

Thor · 11-30-2004, 05:41 PM

I wonder if the new owner will shoot it? That was a fun one to work on. Thanks especially to Brian Powley and Neil Keller who are both so easy to work for. It was fun and a new experience to work on a Luger that was gold inlayed!

pipeman45 · 11-30-2004, 07:08 PM

If I win it, I assure you it will be shot! It's just too nice not to be fired from time to time.

maddog350gt · 11-30-2004, 07:29 PM

Thor, Thanks for posting the pics, this is an outstanding piece. I have a letter already made out and addressed to Jim Stroh asking to buy a ticket, do you know who the check should be made out to? I assume "American Handgunner" but I am not sure.

Thanks,
Bob M.

BogeyB · 11-30-2004, 08:07 PM

I sent my ticket request in this morning! Megakudos to all forum members that had a hand in the creation of this true masterpiece!!

Thor · 11-30-2004, 08:49 PM

I will ask Neil, if he doesnt post first, I believe it is American Pistol Guild but I must make sure!

Hub · 11-30-2004, 09:42 PM

Checks for the 2005 Baby Luger raffle gun can be made out to the American Pistolsmith Guild or for those without a lot of ink in their pens APG will do.

Thanks again to Brian, Hugh, GT, Les and Ted for their evpertise on this project.

Neil

G.T. · 12-01-2004, 09:57 AM

Beautiful & tastefully done! Everything, & by all! Happy to have been of some assistance, Best to you all! til...lat'r....GT <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" />

Thor · 12-01-2004, 03:35 PM

Just for fun, here is the pistol just before it was engraved/gold inlay added.
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G.T. · 12-01-2004, 06:13 PM

BTW, Dok! Unbelievable quality! I remember long ago ... in a far away place ... when # 1 became #1, and, you started on number 2!!! (little inside humor!) Great job Les... it is on par with the best, and a great compliment, to all the rest! Best to all, til...lat'r...GT <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" />

Johnny C. Kitchens · 12-01-2004, 10:17 PM

WOW!!!

Dok · 12-10-2004, 12:36 PM

Thanks G. T.,

Would you believe some 36 cases later, I still have that #1 case I dropped!!! The forumeers should know, that I could never have gotten this far without your invaluable help. You remain my exemplar and mentor. All MY thanks to your sir!!!

Dok

Thor · 01-05-2005, 07:00 PM

I think this is the issue that the raffle Luger will be in.

I dont know if they are doing mutiple picture layout or a one picture photo like most of their raffles. The gun is different left, right and top, plus that nice case that Dok made. I dont know when the issue will be out. Perhaps Hub can tell us.

BrianPowley · 01-18-2005, 08:15 PM

Yep.............It's in the March/April issue of the American Handgunner Mag.
A two picture layout. Left and top view.......
Nice.........real nice.

John Sabato · 01-19-2005, 09:19 AM

thanks for letting us know Brian...

Thor · 01-19-2005, 05:45 PM

John, the response has been overwhelming! They have sold over half the tickets already and it hasnt even hit all the stands and bookstores yet. I cant find a copy here yet, but I am hopeful. I feel fortunate to have helped a bit with this gun. Everyone on the team did great work! I only wish we had a matching hardshell holster to go with it.

Hub · 02-08-2005, 09:37 PM

FYI, for any of the forum members that may want but have not purchased a ticket yet for the 2005 Luger raffle gun they are about all gone. I believe the count is down to the last 150 tickets. Thanks for your support of this project.
Neil

Edward Tinker · 02-08-2005, 09:44 PM

Neil, I thought I had the winning ticket!

I can only wish, that is one nice pistol!

Ed

11-30-2004, 09:49 AM	#3
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I am truly humbled to have my work in the midst of such craftsmen. It is also wonderful to see how well represented the Luger Forum is on this project. Dok (aka Les Center) __________________ You can never be too rich; too thin; or too well armed! http://www.centercustomcases.com/

11-30-2004, 05:41 PM	#4
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I wonder if the new owner will shoot it? That was a fun one to work on. Thanks especially to Brian Powley and Neil Keller who are both so easy to work for. It was fun and a new experience to work on a Luger that was gold inlayed! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

11-30-2004, 07:08 PM	#5
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If I win it, I assure you it will be shot! It's just too nice not to be fired from time to time. __________________ Dave

11-30-2004, 08:07 PM	#7
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	I sent my ticket request in this morning! Megakudos to all forum members that had a hand in the creation of this true masterpiece!! __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

11-30-2004, 08:49 PM	#8
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I will ask Neil, if he doesnt post first, I believe it is American Pistol Guild but I must make sure! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

11-29-2004, 07:45 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	2005 American Handgunner Raffle Luger Neil, was kind enough to send me some pics, will post them tonight along with raffle ticket information. IF you click on the thumbnails you get a HUGE picture. Contact Jim Stroh, Alpha Precision, 3238 Della Station Road, Comer, GA, 30629 for raffle tickets. 950 printed at $20 each. <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic1.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic1.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic2.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic2.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic4.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic4.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic5.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic5.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic7.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic7.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic8.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/Pic8.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

11-30-2004, 08:33 AM	#2
BrianPowley User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bloomingdale, Ohio Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thor, Those Pictures of the 2005 Gun of the Year are just awesome! It's hard to imagine that I had anything to do with it.

11-30-2004, 07:29 PM	#6
maddog350gt User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Washougal WA Posts: 170 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thor, Thanks for posting the pics, this is an outstanding piece. I have a letter already made out and addressed to Jim Stroh asking to buy a ticket, do you know who the check should be made out to? I assume "American Handgunner" but I am not sure. Thanks, Bob M.

11-30-2004, 09:42 PM	#9
Hub User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Decatur, IN Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Checks for the 2005 Baby Luger raffle gun can be made out to the American Pistolsmith Guild or for those without a lot of ink in their pens APG will do. Thanks again to Brian, Hugh, GT, Les and Ted for their evpertise on this project. Neil

12-01-2004, 09:57 AM	#10
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Beautiful & tastefully done! Everything, & by all! Happy to have been of some assistance, Best to you all! til...lat'r....GT <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" />

12-01-2004, 03:35 PM	#11
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Just for fun, here is the pistol just before it was engraved/gold inlay added. <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AHBabyLugerD2EXIF.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AHBabyLugerD2EXIF.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AHBabyLugerD1EXIF.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/AHBabyLugerD1EXIF.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

12-01-2004, 06:13 PM	#12
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	BTW, Dok! Unbelievable quality! I remember long ago ... in a far away place ... when # 1 became #1, and, you started on number 2!!! (little inside humor!) Great job Les... it is on par with the best, and a great compliment, to all the rest! Best to all, til...lat'r...GT <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" />

12-01-2004, 10:17 PM	#13
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	WOW!!! __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

12-10-2004, 12:36 PM	#14
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks G. T., Would you believe some 36 cases later, I still have that #1 case I dropped!!! The forumeers should know, that I could never have gotten this far without your invaluable help. You remain my exemplar and mentor. All MY thanks to your sir!!! Dok __________________ You can never be too rich; too thin; or too well armed! http://www.centercustomcases.com/

01-05-2005, 07:00 PM	#15
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	American Handgunner I think this is the issue that the raffle Luger will be in. I dont know if they are doing mutiple picture layout or a one picture photo like most of their raffles. The gun is different left, right and top, plus that nice case that Dok made. I dont know when the issue will be out. Perhaps Hub can tell us. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

01-18-2005, 08:15 PM	#16
BrianPowley User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bloomingdale, Ohio Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yep.............It's in the March/April issue of the American Handgunner Mag. A two picture layout. Left and top view....... Nice.........real nice.

01-19-2005, 09:19 AM	#17
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	thanks for letting us know Brian... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-19-2005, 05:45 PM	#18
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	APG Luger John, the response has been overwhelming! They have sold over half the tickets already and it hasnt even hit all the stands and bookstores yet. I cant find a copy here yet, but I am hopeful. I feel fortunate to have helped a bit with this gun. Everyone on the team did great work! I only wish we had a matching hardshell holster to go with it. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

02-08-2005, 09:37 PM	#19
Hub User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Decatur, IN Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	FYI, for any of the forum members that may want but have not purchased a ticket yet for the 2005 Luger raffle gun they are about all gone. I believe the count is down to the last 150 tickets. Thanks for your support of this project. Neil

02-08-2005, 09:44 PM	#20
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Neil, I thought I had the winning ticket! I can only wish, that is one nice pistol! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV